PSG reaches Champions League semi-finals for third consecutive season
Paris Saint-Germain has secured a place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals for the third consecutive season, becoming the first French club to achieve this feat. The capital club progressed after a commanding performance against Liverpool at Anfield, setting up a semi-final tie to be played on April 28 at the Parc des Princes and on May 6 in either Madrid or Munich. This marks the club's sixth appearance in the last four of Europe's premier competition.
This sustained success at the highest level continues to bolster France's UEFA coefficient. The achievement follows a disappointing exit at the same stage two years ago against Borussia Dortmund, which was Luis Enrique's first season and Kylian Mbappé's last at the club. Last season, Ousmane Dembélé set the tone by scoring early at Arsenal before Fabian Ruiz sealed the tie in the return leg, propelling PSG to a final victory over Inter Milan and the club's first Champions League title.
The club now stands three matches away from securing a second star. According to reports from French media, the victory over Liverpool was built on a defensively robust performance that rendered advanced metrics like expected goals irrelevant. The result extends a period of continental dominance for PSG under its current project.
This consistency in reaching the latter stages of the Champions League underscores the club's established status among Europe's elite. The semi-final draw will pair PSG with either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich, setting up a marquee clash as the French champions aim to add to their trophy cabinet. The continued deep runs in the competition also provide significant financial and reputational benefits, solidifying the club's appeal to current and potential future players.
